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B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

紧紧地；牢牢地
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
紧握绳子，避免跌倒。
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

肿瘤
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
医生在体检过程中发现了一个良性肿瘤。
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台风
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
台风在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提议 / 温柔
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
公司向董事会提出了辞职申请。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

领土
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
国王扩展了他的领土。
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
和平条约在多年谈判后签署。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

创伤
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

租约
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
租赁协议已签署为期两年。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
空气污染引发了慢性疾病。
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

传统经济
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
部落仍然实践着基于物物交换的传统经济。
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
她保持花园非常整洁有序。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的；优雅的；有品位的
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
她把家装饰得非常有品位。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

琐碎
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
公司决定终止他的合同。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

阈值, 临界点
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
一旦达到害虫种群的阈值，必须采取措施。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

挠痒
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛触碰到你的皮肤时会发痒。
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

队友
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
他在进球后祝贺了他的队友。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

麻烦的; 问题的
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
这个麻烦的学生又打断了课堂。
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

超越时间的
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
这幅画的超越时间的美丽，几代艺术爱好者都为之着迷。
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

威胁的; 恐吓的
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，黑暗的云看起来威胁重重。
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

质地
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
这块布的质地柔软光滑。
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

驯服的; 温顺的; 容易控制的
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
驯服的狮子在马戏团表演杂技。
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

健谈的
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
我健谈的邻居喜欢谈论一切。
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感恩节
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
我们与家人一起度过了感恩节晚餐。
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

纺织品
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
孟加拉国以其高质量的纺织业而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理论的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
这个想法在没有实际证据的情况下，仍然主要是理论性的。
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

轻拍
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
他敲了敲门，引起她的注意。
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
医生给病人移植了一个肾脏。
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

起飞
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，飞机的起飞被延迟了。
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

传输, 发送
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
通过互联网传输数据非常快。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

乏味的; 枯燥的
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
这节课非常无聊，以至于很多学生都睡着了。
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

使惊吓
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
响亮的雷声把孩子们吓坏了。
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

因此;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
他努力工作，因此取得了成功。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

营业额
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
公司报告了其销售部门的高营业额。
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

出纳员; 讲述者
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
银行出纳在交付现金前仔细点算了金额。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒气体
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
来自工业的有毒气体导致空气污染。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

恐怖分子
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
恐怖分子在袭击后被警察逮捕。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

可信
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
他是一个值得信赖的朋友，总是遵守诺言。
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
房子完全是用当地的木材建造的。
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
变革性项目重新定义了进步。
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

喇叭
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
士兵吹响了喇叭，向部队发出信号。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

宽容
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
宗教宽容在多元化的社会中很重要。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。
B2 noun /θred/

thread

线
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

姜黄
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入姜黄，以增加色彩和味道。
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

补药
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
在炎热的日子里，一杯柠檬水是完美的补药。
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
临时定居点将有助于月球探索。
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
冰开始在阳光下融化。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

颤抖
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

可忍受的; 可接受的，但不理想
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
下午的热量几乎是可以忍受的。
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微调
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
我们需要稍微调整设计。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

热带
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
亚马逊雨林是许多热带物种的家园。
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
合同的终止导致了财务损失。
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

过渡
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
从化石燃料到可再生能源的过渡至关重要。
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲剧; 灾难
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
地震是一场悲剧，影响了数千个家庭。
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

致敬
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
他们向勇敢的自由斗士表示敬意。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踩
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
不要踩到花朵。
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
她用汤匙搅拌了汤。
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

诚实的
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
她在面试中始终如一地真诚。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

触发
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大声的噪音触发了警报系统。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飞机顺利着陆。
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

转录本
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
教授要求提供会议的转录本。
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

实习生; 学徒
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
医学实习生工作了很长时间，以获得实践经验。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

转型
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
数字化素养推动了经济转型。
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

龙卷风
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
龙卷风摧毁了村子里的几座房子
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

趋势
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
她有迟到的趋势。
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

领土的
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
这两个国家在这个岛屿上有领土争议。
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

租户
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
房东与新租户见面签署租赁合同。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

特质
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
耐心是与儿童一起工作的重要特质。
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

证词; 证据
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
证人在审判过程中提供了令人信服的证词。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

多刺的; 难以处理的
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
预算削减的棘手问题需要仔细考虑。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

过路费 / 损失
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
洪水对村庄造成了巨大的损失。
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

暮光
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
我们在暮光下沿着海滩散步。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 使用暴力和恐吓达到政治目的
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
巨大的爆炸让每个人都充满了恐惧。
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

量身定制
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
他穿了一套量身定制的西装，完美地衬托了他的身形。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

头巾
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
那位锡克教徒戴着一顶彩色的头巾。
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
不要太在意，他并没有想要惹你生气。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

引人深思
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
这部电影深刻地引人深思，并留下了深远的印象。
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

队伍
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
队伍在游行场上列队行进。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
公司保持透明的商业实践。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

交通运输
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
这座城市正在投资一个新的交通运输系统。